Cisco CCNA Exam #640-607 Flash Card Practice Kit [Spiral-bound]

Eric Rivard (Author), Thomas M. Kelly (Foreword), Jim Doherty (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2002 | ISBN-10: 1587200481 | ISBN-13: 978-1587200489 | Edition: Bk&CD-Rom

The Cisco CCNA(R) Flash Card Practice Kit, a combination CD-ROM and physical flash card product, fits neatly into the current Cisco Press certification and test preparation product lineup as a comprehensive late-stage test preparation tool. The robust exam engine, with its 500-question test bank, not only tests a user's proficiency, but actually leads them to areas of review in trouble spots. The kit's more than 350 flash cards are included in physical and electronic formats (compatible with Palm OS, Windows CE, and PC formats) to provide ultimate portability and the best chance at memory retention. The 35 CCNA(R) Study Sheets allow readers to get all-important information at a glance, with detailed graphical representations of important networking basics.Electronic flash cards on the included CD-ROM are adaptable, so that users may focus on the topics that present the greatest personal challenge, choosing from pre-set groups of cards, or creating their own challenging set. The flash cards and exam software are useful for students and professionals alike, from beginners to advanced users in need of a refresher on specific topics.

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More than 900 flash cards, practice questions, and study sheets for CCNA exam #640-607 preparationPrepare for the new #640-607 exam with electronic practice testsRun through practice exam questions while reviewing crucial information on challenging topicsBoost memory retention with 350+ flash cards, specifically designed to cover all exam objectivesDownload the electronic flash cards to your handheld for ultimate portabilityCreate and save personalized sets of electronic flash cards for focused reviewDigest complex CCNA information with a set of 54 study sheetsReview all #640-607 exam objectives in a variety of formats using proven self-study methodsCCNA test time is rapidly approaching. You've learned the concepts, you have the experience to put them into real-world use, and now you want to practice, practice, practice until exam time. Cisco CCNA Exam #640-607 Flash Card Practice Kit gives you three methods of proven late-stage CCNA exam preparation in one package:More than 350 flash cards. Test your understanding of CCNA theory with flash cards in print and electronic formats. The electronic version is PC-, Palm OS-, and Pocket PC-compatible, allowing for supreme flexibility. Shuffle the electronic cards, work from preset groups of cards, or create and save your own challenging set for focused review.550+ practice exam questions. Verify your knowledge with this robust exam engine including more than 500 questions. Test your proficiency in two modes -- study mode and practice mode -- and identify areas of weakness so you can concentrate on specific topics for which you need the most help.54 study sheets. Review crucial CCNA exam objectives with these comprehensive reference sheets. Succinct text overviews of complex CCNA concepts are supported with detailed diagrams to provide a valuable late-stage review of all that must be mastered for exam success.Whether you are searching for the ultimate CCNA late-stage test preparation tool or simply need a complete package with at-a-glance, comprehensive information on networking basics, Cisco CCNA Exam #640-607 Flash Card Practice Kit is packed with everything you need to access this information at home, at work, and on the go!Companion CD-ROMThe CD-ROM contains 350+ flash cards and more than 550 practice test questions. Flash cards are downloadable to Palm OS and Pocket PC handheld devices.Cisco CCNA Exam #640-607 Flash Card Practice Kit covers all the objectives on the new #640-607 CCNA exam, including cabling Cisco devices, operating and configuring a Cisco IOS device, and managing network environments. Use this kit to brush up on effective techniques for working with the Catalyst 1900 Switch, networking with VLANs, and interconnecting networks with TCP/IP. Flip through the flash cards and test yourself on the details of IP routing, PPP connections, ISDN, and Frame Relay.Minimum System Requirements:System running Windows. 95, 98, 2000, or NT. 4/016 MB RAMMinimum 640 x 480 video resolution with 256 or more colorsCD-ROM driveOptional: Palm or Palm OS-compliant handheld devices; Pocket PC handheld device

About the Author

Eric Rivard is currently Senior Systems Engineer for DataNet Solutions. Rivard also teaches A+ Certification classes for National University. He holds A+, MCP, MCSE, and CCNA, CCDA(r), CCSA, and CCSE certifications.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 480 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press; Bk&CD-Rom edition (April 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587200481
• ISBN-13: 978-1587200489
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,520,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but BROKEN, May 22, 2002

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This review is from: Cisco CCNA Exam #640-607 Flash Card Practice Kit (Spiral-bound)

A good tool to help in the questions it asks.

The test engine is broken however. It has multiple choice buttons where you clearly need to select more than one answer, yet can only choose one. Some questions are totally wrong, so verify each wrong answer you get from the test engine before you count it or commit it to memory for the CCNA.

It is good in helping you understand the type of questions you will encounter, from CLI, to move boxes around, to type out the answers. (Spelling does count and I have been told it does on the CCNA as well.) The fact that if you type "router" and it wants "routers" is just wrong and messed up. Many questions have been missed because I typed "Spanning-tree" and it wanted "Spanning-tree protocol". Note it will not take STP either. IMHO: A serious flaw in Cisco's testing and this flash card kit. One note I recommend. Hand Write all your flash cards. Don't rely on the print outs. You will have better retention.

For the money, it is worth a buy. It is helpful in orienting you to the new 607 test format. If nothing else, it forces you to double check your wrong answers. Just don't count on it to be totally accurate and don't let it's flawed low test scores discourage you.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars These aren't Flash Cards, May 9, 2002

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This review is from: Cisco CCNA Exam #640-607 Flash Card Practice Kit (Spiral-bound)

If you are looking for "Flash Cards" then you might be mislead by this the title of this book. These aren't "cards" in the normal sense of the word. Instead it is a spiral bound book with each page broken up into 2 sections. Each section has a question. On the back of each section is the answer to the question. This is what they authors call "flash cards".
Also, the answers to the questions are not in a multiple choice format, the format that is used in the CCNA tests. It is just the answer to the question.
I also had a problem with the type of many of the questions asked on the "Flash Cards". For example: What is a routing protocol? How do distant vector routing protocols function? How do you configure IPX on a Cisco Router? These are conceptual questions that you would not see on the CCNA exam. The majority of the questions on the CCNA exam are formated for, and presented in a multiple choice type format. The authors should have stuck to this format in their book to more closely represent what is on the CCNA exam.
On the plus side, all of the topics are covered that you will see on the CCNA exam, and the charts at the back of the book are helpful.
In summary... if you want actual Flash Cards, don't buy this book. If you happy with a book covering topics that might be found on the CCNA exam, then this book does that.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great learning tool., October 10, 2002

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This review is from: Cisco CCNA Exam #640-607 Flash Card Practice Kit (Spiral-bound)

First thing I would like to point out is the Palm Pilot version of this book is just great. It helped me out tremendously in my studies. Flash cards are clear and concise and relate to the exam. The author is knowledgeable and clear in all subjects and does a excellent job in explaining everything. Overall, if you want a serious study tool for the CCNA Exam, this is the best money that you will spend.